Sunnyside Elementary School

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316 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunnyside Elementary School is a public school located in Olathe, Kansas, serving students within the Olathe Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Sunnyside aims to prepare young learners for future success by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong passion for discovery.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Sunnyside Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and parental involvement. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Olathe neighborhood to create a collaborative culture where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. With dedicated staff and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Sunnyside strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that builds a strong foundation for its students' continued growth as they transition to middle school and beyond.

316

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	21
Black	27
Asian	23
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
227 (71.8%)
Black
27 (8.5%)
Asian
23 (7.3%)
Hispanic
21 (6.6%)
Two or More
17 (5.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Olathe
Phone:	(913)780-7680
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/sunnyside/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunnyside Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunnyside Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	150	47.5%
Male	166	52.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th